Vintage Crochet

Clothing, Homewares and More

National Library of Australia

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National Library of Aust.
01 April 2024

Art & Architecture; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Confession time: I like to crochet. Nothing better than being ensconced on the lounge with a book on my lap, a pot of tea on the side and my trusty 1.25 hook and yarn in hand! I like making squares for blankets, scarves for friends and decorative pieces, so this book is a joy! It takes classic patterns from historical newspapers and women's magazines, and rejigs for the modern crocheter, with updated yarns and sizings. Do you want a pattern for a dress made out of granny squares, or a striped waistcoat fashionable in the '20s; a lovely patterned bookbag or a lacy sunhat for a child; a '60s bikini cover-up or a '40s rainbow cardigan? These and many more are contained here. I haven't made anything out of the book (YET) but the instructions look easy enough to follow and the graphs decipherable. The original illustrations are interspersed with modern photographs of finished product, and there are the occasional snippets of historical interest. Now, for a trip down to my favourite wool shop… Lindy

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Vintage Crochet builds on the success of Vintage Knits (2022) and features vintage patterns from Australian publications such as the Australian Women’s Weekly and the Australian Woman’s Mirror. The book presents a curated selection of patterns from these publications from as early as 1888, tried and tested to suit the needs of the modern day crocheter. The book contains instructions for a variety of vintage garments, accessories, toys and homewares, including a flapper unisex waistcoat from 1928, a shopping bag from 1950 and a granny-square playsuit from 1970. Each pattern will be accompanied by illustrations from the original publication and modern photographs of the newly crochet piece.

The occasional text boxes trace social, cultural and historical threads connected to crochet such as the history of the ‘granny square’, finger crocheting, significant Australian patternmakers and more.

Tapping into the trend for everything vintage, as well as the ‘handmade revolution’ and resurgence of crochet, this book will bring style and joy to any modern crocheter. It’s going to be perfect as a Mother’s Day gift, but also attractive to the younger crowd of crocheters.

By: National Library of Australia
Imprint: National Library of Aust.
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781922507655
ISBN 10: 1922507652
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 01 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active